Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome III. Peintures

Name: Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome III. Peintures
Author: Tommaso Piroli

By Tommaso Piroli

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The volume offers a plate-by-plate catalogue of ancient wall paintings recovered around Herculaneum, describing scenes of semi-nude mythic figures, dancers and Bacchic followers, banquet genii and ritual objects. Each entry gives close visual analysis of color, drapery, pose and dimensions, proposes identifications or alternate readings (such as divine subjects versus domestic nuptial scenes) and comments on likely ritual or decorative functions. Short interpretive notes relate costume and attributes to broader artistic conventions and situate individual paintings by archaeological provenance.

About the Author

Tommaso Piroli

Tommaso Piroli was an Italian engraver and author, best known for his detailed works on the antiquities of Herculaneum. His notable series, "Antiquités d'Herculanum," consists of six volumes that meticulously document the art and artifacts uncovered from the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Through his engravings and writings, Piroli contributed significantly to the understanding of classical art and archaeology during the 18th century. His works remain a valuable resource for historians and art enthusiasts interested in the cultural heritage of ancient Rome.